Bachelor Freeride

A+ for Ashley Thornton

Ashley deserves an A+ for her 08/09 season.  Her results are solid; 4th place Nikita Chikita slopestyle, 5th Place Honda Sessions, 4th place Grand Prix slopestyle, 1st place Stomp Games slopestyle, and 1st Place Dirksen Derby.  Ashley was just courted "Betty of the Month" for Shred Betties.  Check out her Betty of the Month profile at Shred Betties.  Even more exciting, Ashley was the grand prize winner for the Nikita Snowboard Clip Contest.   Her prize, a trip to Iceland!  Here is her winning clip....

Congratulations Ashley.  Have fun in Iceland. 

Aaron Travels North

Check out these awesome photos Aaron sent from his annual Alaska adventure; as director of operations at H2O Guides.  Aaron has been riding up north since January.  Take a look at http://www.alaskahelicopterskiing.com  to see what he has been up to.  We look forward to his return in the beginning of May. 

Colin Clarke Headed to US Open

Props to Professor Clarke for topping a 44 deep field at the recent Burton Am Series held at Summit in Washington. His 1st place finish nabbed him $1000 smackers and entry into the US open. http://www.snowboardermag.com/features/burton-am-series-the-summit-at-snoqualmie-slopestyle/ 

Have fun in VT. That ain't all - CC has a packed comp schedule. Check it.

Revolution Tour Slopestyle, Mt. Hood Meadows, OR Feb 21st

 

3star TTR Slopestyle, Waterville Valley, NH March 15th

 

6star TTR Slopestyle, U.S. Open, Stratton VT, March 16-22

 

5star TTR Big Air, Showdown Over the City, Grouse B.C. March 28th

 

Grenade Games, Mammoth Mtn CA, April 19-20th

Rider Interviews Are Comin'

Over the course of the coming weeks check back here at the freeride blog for Mt. Bachelor Exclusive Interviews with the team thats making it happen. This week check out Ashley Thornton's profile, or click here, for a brief insight to what makes this master of the shred stick tick!

Also! In addition to hosting some of the best freestyle terrain parks Bachelor has ever seen, (Thanks Hames!) keep in mind that Bachelor's Winter Stimulus Package is in effect, save hundreds on ski passes right now for you and the whole fam! Go get some!

R: Kylestyle

Photo Courtesy of Chris Nolte

Durtschi Shreds

Regardless of our interesting weather here in January, Bachelor Freeride Team member Tim Durtschi has been throwin hot laps through our pristine parks (THANKS HAMES!). In spite of the combination of freezing rain and high winds over the last two weeks Tim has been shooting with local videographer Pete Alport for the upcoming movie from Poor Boyz Productions and shredding an unusual amount of park for this time of the year. However, rest assured as old man winter is about to come dump some serious pow pow our way. With fingers crossed for some cool weather, keep an eye out for Tim in addition to all the local Saga bros tearing it up this January and get in on the fun. Shred on.

Karitis in Japan

Mt Bachelor Team skier, Aaron Karitis, is on location in Hokkaido, Japan. For 4 days straight it's nothing but sunshine and clear skies, an absolute rarity this time of year at Niseko Ski Resort, the second snowiest resort in the world. But as the sun sets on the 4th day, the weather changes, snow starts dropping and Aaron wakes up to deep pow. Read his account as he gets freshy face shots all day with fellow skiers Pep Fujas and Eric Pollard. Full story from Powder Magazine here with photos.

You can also check out Aaron's story "The Uncivilized Bachelor Portfolio" in the Feb issue of Bend Living . bk

Mt Bachelor Hosts Snowboarder Mag Super Session

Last April, Snowboarder Mag came out to Bachelor for an event of super proportions - Super Session. MTB Team riders Austin Smith and Curtis Ciszek helped the crew feel at home. The conditions weren't ideal for park shots, more like sweet powder slashers, but the guys made do. Especially thanks to Hames and his park staff. Check out the latest issue for all the photos of the Super Session and details, on sale now.

This gallery is brought to you by Snowboarder Magazine

  

Mt Bachelor Park Staff.

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Hiking to the goods - Rage and Co.

Got a note from team rider Mark Dvorak (hint hint rest of team) - he's been out and about shreddin what pow there is. Above 7000 feet it seems to be in decent supply (though not deep). He was up with some of the gang from Rage Films and sent in these shots. Photo credit AJ De Saint Phalle. AK

 

Ben Watts KRON 4 Interview

After an extremely successful year of both filming and competition, Ben Watts was interviewed by channel 4's Gary Radnich in light of his breakthrough part with Warren Miller's most recent release, Playground. If you haven't had a chance to check this flick, you're missing out. KySty

Scuba Time!

Check out freeride team duder Josh Dirksen and local shred dog Thayne Mahler in a little edit of bachelor's goodies. If this doesn't get you stoked you're either blind or need your pulse checked. KySty